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October 7, 2019
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington
Absent: Michael Smart, Maureen Kiely
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Proclaim October 10, 2019 as World Mental Health Day in Weymouth
Now therefore: We, the Weymouth Town Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 10th , 2019 as World Mental Health Day in the Town of Weymouth and urge all residents of this community to join us in raising awareness of Mental Health issues. The proclamation was read into the record in the form of a motion that was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
The minutes say "The proclamation was read into the record in the form of a motion that was seconded by Councilor Hackett" but do not say who made the motion. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Now therefore: We, the Weymouth Town Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 10th , 2019 as World Mental Health Day in the Town of Weymouth and urge all residents of this community to join us in raising awareness of Mental Health issues. The proclamation was read into the record in the form of a motion that was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Hackett)
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the September 16, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2019 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2019
Approve the minutes from the September 16, 2019 Town Council meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2019 Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019
Approve the minutes from the September 23, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019 A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2019 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on measure 19 097
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 097 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 19 097-Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Summer Street/Harland Road A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 097 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. This was advertised on September 27, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 097-Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Summer Street/Harland Road
Continue the public hearing on measure 19 097 to October 21, 2019 (Traffic Regulation-Bus Stop, Summer Street/Harland Road)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to continue the public hearing on measure 19 097 to October 21, 2019 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to continue the public hearing on measure 19 097 to October 21, 2019 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 103-CPA Preservation of Select Library Items
Open the public hearing on measure 19 103 (CPA Preservation of Select Library Items)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 103 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 103-CPA Preservation of Select Library Items A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to open the public hearing on measure 19 103 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. This was advertised on September 27, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Close the public hearing on measure 19 103 (CPA Preservation of Select Library Items)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 103 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to close the public hearing on measure 19 103 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 104-Director of Municipal Finance Appointment-James Malary
Refer measure 19 104 to the Budget/Management Committee (Director of Municipal Finance Appointment-James Malary)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 104 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 104 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 105- CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge
Refer measure 19 105 to the Budget/Management Committee (CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 105 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“19 105- CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge On behalf of Mayor Hedlund, Solicitor Callanan requested that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $182,341 from the Unreserved Fund Balance account for the design, permitting and construction of a bridge over the Herring Run to Lovell Field A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to refer measure 19 105 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Councilor Hackett thanked the administration for submitting the measure. This is a creative solution to the parking and administration is also working on bathroom facilities at Libby field. Councilor Harrington reported that at the CPC meeting it was packaged as a two-fold. It would allow for parking relief and continuation of Back River trail. His concern is that the MBTA owns the parking lot and it was stressed that there needs to be a long-term commitment agreement by the MBTA. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 096-Acceptance of G.L. C. 60, §2 - Collection; Payment Over; Returns; Abatement
Approve measure 19 096 (Acceptance of G.L. C. 60, §2 - Collection; Payment Over; Returns; Abatement)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 096; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor, move to accept the provisions of G.L. Chapter 60, §2, which allows the Town, through its Collector of Taxes and Assessor, to abate any committed, unpaid taxes in amount not to exceed $25.00. The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 096; that the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council and with the approval of the Mayor, move to accept the provisions of G.L. Chapter 60, §2, which allows the Town, through its Collector of Taxes and Assessor, to abate any committed, unpaid taxes in amount not to exceed $25.00. The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Councilor Hackett reported that it is important to note this action was identified multiple times and recommended by the outside auditors. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
19 098- Legal Department - Unpaid Bills FY19
Approve measure 19 098 (Legal Department - Unpaid Bills FY19)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 098; that the town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $91,256.98 from the Reserve Fund (11325201 573100) for the purpose of paying the following FY19 unpaid bills: Miyares & Harrington LLP April 1-30, 2019 $5,614.46 Miyares & Harrington LLP May 1-31, 2019 $50,097.90 Miyares & Harrington LLP June 2-28, 2019 $35,544.62 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is authorized to pay such bills. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 098; that the town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $91,256.98 from the Reserve Fund (11325201 573100) for the purpose of paying the following FY19 unpaid bills: Miyares & Harrington LLP April 1-30, 2019 $5,614.46 Miyares & Harrington LLP May 1-31, 2019 $50,097.90 Miyares & Harrington LLP June 2-28, 2019 $35,544.62 Furthermore, that the Town Accountant is authorized to pay such bills. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Hackett)
19 103-CPA Preservation of Select Library Items
Send written correspondence to this effect to the parties designated (Mayor, Cove Outdoor, LLC and MassDOT)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to send written correspondence to this effect to the parties designated (Mayor, Cove Outdoor, LLC and MassDOT) and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“Once these issues are resolved, the town council will continue to deliberate the continued existence of the billboard relocation overlay district." On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to send written correspondence to this effect to the parties designated (Mayor, Cove Outdoor, LLC and MassDOT) and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. Councilor Hackett thanked the chair and the residents for bringing this issue forward. She assured the residents that they are being heard. They want to help, but have limitations on what they can do. She does not want to see this result in pitting neighbors and neighborhoods against each other. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Councilor Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2019. At 8:18 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Councilor Molisse to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
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